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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,749 and 571,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,749 and 571,779 is: 889,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,749 : 571,779 = 571,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,749/571,779 = 571,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,749x = 571,779 × 571,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,749x = 326,931,224,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,931,224,841/367,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,006.43

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